Bronson Park, Kalamazoo

18. Sculpture in reflecting pool and band shell, 2005

"Children at Play," by Kirk Newman, and band shell, Bronson Park, Kalamazoo, 2005. This group of bronze figures of children stands in the reflecting pool on the west end of the park. The sculpture was financed by local churches, other organizations and individuals as part of the city's Bicentennial celebration. It was dedicated on 4 July 1976. The Rotary band shell stands in the middle ground, First Methodist Church in the background, across Park Street. Photographed by Alex Forist, June 2005.